Underage DWI

Counsel from a Skilled Buffalo DWI Attorney

Has your child been arrested for drunk driving? New York has "Zero
Tolerance" laws when it comes to underage drunk driving and every
year, countless young people find themselves exposed to a lifetime criminal
record significant penalties due to one lapse in judgment.

At
The Rossi Law Firm, we believe your child deserves the resources and experienced legal counsel
he or she needs to combat these charges. Protect your child's future by
choosing The Rossi Law Firm.

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"Zero Tolerance" & Penalties

New York uses a specific gradient of underage drinking laws that are based
on the suspect's blood alcohol content (BAC). Any underage driver found
with a BAC of .02% is exposed to penalties, but those that had a BAC between
.02% and .05% could be subject to different sentencing than those that
had a BAC over .05% or even .08%.

Penalties for underage DWI in New York can include:

BAC .02% to .05% - $125 civil penalty, six-month license suspension

BAC .05% to .07% - fines up to $500, one-year license suspension, maximum of 15 days in jail

BAC of .08% or over - fines up to $1,000, one-year license suspension, maximum of one year in jail

Just like standard
DWI laws, these penalties can increase with repeat offenses or if the accused
refuses a chemical test. Another concern with underage DWI charges is
other citations that can "piggyback" onto this kind of offense.
Because those under 21 are not supposed to be consuming alcohol, underage
DWI suspects are commonly charged with soliciting alcohol, minor in possession,
distributing alcohol to other minors, and other similar offenses.

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Protect your child's future. Our award winning DWI defense team will stand
by your son or daughter every step of the way. When the stakes are high,
remember, "Rossi Gets Results!"

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